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Weather & Climate in Adrian, MO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Adrian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,201/sq mi
Coordinates38.3975°N, 94.3516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportLawrence Regional (LWC)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 34 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 146 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 146 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 103 km 5 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 84 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 53 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 388 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 72 km 28.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 21.0 mi 2
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 5.0 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 92 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 73 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 88 km 19.4 mi 3
May 7, 1961 EF4 100 km 26.2 mi 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 99 km 26.9 mi 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 63 km 17.7 mi 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 100 km 0.9 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 86.0 mi 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 59 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 64 km 14.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 76 km 14.0 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 87 km 15.8 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 87 km 11.2 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 77 km 26.2 mi 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 31.6 mi 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 18 km 29.8 mi 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 83 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 acres, 2006).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 100 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 85 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 95 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 62 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 83 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.4").

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